Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

US believes Russia could attack Ukraine ‘at any point

Lagos transporters to pay N24,000 monthly levy besides NURTW, RTEANdues

Nobody can blackmail me to support Tinubu’s presidential bid, says Ojudu

Teenager kills man over football league supremacy

Akeredolu appoints Amotekun boss as security aide

Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial till today

N50,400 for COVID-19 test in Nigeria, free in Cameroon

LIRS fixes January 31 as deadline for filing tax returns

NCC charges youths on emerging 133m job roles, to complete tech parks

Only six of Nigeria’s offshore rigs operational as oil prices near $90

Equities rebound as index appreciates by 0.6 per cent

NPA shops for investors to reconstruct Tin Can, Apapa ports

FG to set up shipping support fund, abolish Customs importation permit

No compelling reasons to increase interest rate, Adedipe insists

SON to consider new standards for cybersecurity

INEC hangs 2023 election timetable on passage of electoral bill

APC holds convention February 26, stakeholders insist date not sacrosanct

President didn’t order fuel subsidy removal, Lawan clarifies

Minister inaugurates audience measurement panel to boost broadcast, advert sector

Buhari demands more patience from Nigerians to achieve food security

FG seeks technology transfer to stop gas flaring

Eagles seek another record as alternate players start against Guinea-Bissau

Taxation of beverages as strategy against heart disease

Osinbajo, others lists benefits of blue economy

Senegal held and Guinea lose, but both reach Cup of Nations last 16

Covid pandemic ‘nowhere near over’ – WHO chief

PUNCH

Again, EFCC quizzes ex-Lagos AG, Shasore, over P&ID scam

Bandits killed 300 persons, kidnapped 200 in Niger January attacks Gov

APC zones chairmanship seat to North-Central, lists South-East for secretary

Healthcare providers to implement new tariffs Feb 1

Abuja passengers kick as NCAA stops departing plane for inspection

Farmers fear international rejection of Nigerias cocoa over low quality

Rice production hits nine million MT in 2021 Emefiele

File tax returns before Jan 31 or risk sanctions, orders Lagos

Lawan faults endless borrowings, backs infrastructure loans, blames MDAs

Were preparing to launch second satellite in 2022, says FG

Cash-strapped banks borrow N9.17tn from CBN in seven months

Ghana eliminated from AFCON after 3-2 loss to Comoros

Mexican football fans risk five-year ban over homophobic chant

Gunmen release abducted wedding guests, N7.5m ransom paid

25-year-old man hangs self in Kwara community bush, family blames debts

Protest as DSS officers driving against traffic kill tipper driver, injure two

Kidnapped Plateau monarch freed, troops arrest two suspects

Weve dismantled ESN stronghold, neutralised fighters in Anambra Army

Neighbours beat Osun housewife for bathing daughter with hot water over errand

FRSC blames speeding as 12 killed in Ogun, Ondo highways crashes

Two dismissed policemen, five others arrested for hijacking Ogun trucks

Bandits ambush JTF in Niger, kill three policemen, two vigilantes

NSCDC nabs four herdsmen robbing travellers on Kwara highway

Risk of new variants spreading in Nigeria high, says Virologist

After all, alcohol may be beneficial to health

N155.93bn allocation not enough, health workers tell Lagos

Two-month-old baby needs N16m for corrective surgery

Hospitals almost overwhelmed with Lassa fever, COVID-19 Director

ECOWAS, AI seek improved attention for children health

N20bn: Tinubu, Alpha Beta ex-MD discuss out-of-court settlement

Labour lists conditions for fuel subsidy removal, says $9.5bn wasted on refineries

IPOBs sit-at-home grounds South-East, Kanus trial holds today

Buhari didnt direct anyone to remove petrol subsidy -Lawan

Presidency: Wealthy aspirant will fail, Osinbajo best in APC, says ex-gov Aliyu

No capital vote for NIPOST in 28 years, says Postmaster-General

2023: Your fake rice pyramids cant help APC, PDP hits Buhari

2023: Passage of Electoral Bill will determine our preparation -INEC

FG inaugurates panel to boost broadcasting, advertising practice

Buhari condemns UAE attacks, urges dialogue to resolve conflict

THISDAY

Stock Market Up N138bn on Price Appreciation in BUA Foods, Dangote

12 Banks Rakes in N1.86trn from Account Maintenance, E-banking Fees, Others In 3 Years

2023: We Will Not Allow Riff-raffs Take over Power, Babangida Aliyu…

House Asks Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority to Grant Licences for…

Canada: Premier Suspends Nigerian-born Attorney General over Traffic Fine

Buhari Never Directed Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Lawan

OPEC: Nigeria’s Production Underperformance Hits 2.4m Barrels in December

Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation of NCC, FJSC Nominees

P&ID Scam: EFCC Quizzes Ex-Lagos AG, Supo Shasore

Presidency: Buhari Has Broken Jinx of Presidents Enriching Themselves, Cronies

2023: Aisha Buhari Wants APC to Consider Women for Vital Positions

Bodo Vs Shell: Over 14,000 Beneficiaries Accuse British Lawyer of Underhand…

2023: INEC Hopeful of New Electoral Law

Police Arrest Suspected Hijackers, Receivers of Goods in Ogun

FG to Complete NIPOST’s Unbundling Soon, Says Postmaster -General

House Mandate IG to Investigate Kidnap of Monarchs in Plateau

Auctioneers Group Cautions FG Against Online Auction of Forfeited Assets

Ngige, Uba Battle for the Soul of Anambra APC

Bello: Bandits Attacked Niger Communities 50 Times in Two Weeks, Killed…

Senate Resumes Plenary, Goes into Executive Session

Breaking: House to Reintroduce Electoral Act Amendment Bill Wednesday

Amended 15-count Charge Stalls Kanu’s Arraignment

APC Caretaker Committee Meets Today over Upcoming Convention

Gunmen Invade Anambra Community, Chase Away Mourners

SUN

Airlines warn US of catastrophic disruption, economic calamity if 5G is switched on near airports

Senate, Reps begin fresh work on Electoral Act Bill

INEC blames delay in release of 2023 timetable on non-passage

Plateau: PDP, APC lock horns over 2022 budget

2023: Go beyond paying lip service, put women in vital positions, Aisha Buhari tells APC

Women groups storm Abuja, demand actualisation of Osinbajos ambition

Buhari, Emefiele, governors elated as local rice production hits 9m MT

BUA Foods restates commitment to fulfilling Africas food demand

High chiefs agree to withdraw suit delaying announcement of new Olubadan

Wike applauded for taking action against illegal refineries, oil theft

Buhari never directed petroleum subsidy removal Senate president

Sit-at-home enforcers warn Nnewi residents, environs

$9.5bn wasted on dead refineries-TUC

Road to 2023: Go beyond paying lip service; put women in vital positions, Aisha Buhari tells APC

Kidnapping: Oyo CP visits flashpoints on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

FCT IRS sets N200bn revenue target for 2022 

VANGUARD

Investigate abduction of Plateau traditional rulers, Reps tell IGP

Go after operators of illegal refineries in N/Delta, Reps tell IGP

Expert canvases more support for art and fashion in schools

FG inauguates governing councils of new 8 polytechnics,6 CoEs

P&ID scam: EFCC quizzes Ex-Lagos AG, Olasupo Shasore

Buhari leaves Abuja to attend inauguration of Gambian president

12 injured as truck carrying log of wood collides with commercial bus in Osun

Alleged fraud: Court grants Saipem MD, one other N500m bail

Breaking: APC announces February 26 for National Convention

Ghana suffer 2-3 loss to Comoros, crash out of AFCON

Herdsmen crisis: Benue producing generation of illiterate children, Govt cries out

NSCDC nabs mother for pouring hot water on daughter

Teenager asked to sweep, clean court premises for 5 days for smoking Indian hemp

I killed him because he wanted to have homosexual act with me ‘ Murder suspect confesses

Four persons feared dead in Ebonyi communal clash

Ondo community cries out over 16 years in darkness

Murder of Benue tax official: It’s unbelievable the military I gave my entire life can murder my grandson, Octogenarian laments

BREAKING: Buhari hasn’t directed petroleum subsidy removal ‘ Senate President

Let’s prioritise women empowerment to drive economic growth ‘ Finance Minister

TUC accuses FG of wasting N9.5bn on refineries’ turnaround maintenance

Declare full-fledged war on bandits ‘ Senate to FG

LEADERSHIP

2023: No Electoral Law, No Election Timetable, INEC Warns

Nigeria Is Becoming Self-sufficient In Food Production ‘ Buhari

Buhari Never Directed Removal Of Fuel Subsidy ‘ Lawan

Bandits Attacked 300 Niger Communities, Kidnapped 200 In 16 Days ‘ Niger Gov

Kanu Declines To Take Plea On Fresh Charges

Declare Full Scale War Against Terrorists, Senate Tells Federal Govt

TUC Decries $9.5bn Spent By FG On Moribund Refineries

Server Failure Slows Down NIN Registration

Troops Dislodge IPOB/ESN Stronghold In Anambra

Govs ‘ll Be Held Responsible If Women Don’t Get 35% Positions ‘ Aisha Buhari

2023 Presidency: Anyim Is South-East Best Chance ‘ Amadi

COVID-19: We Are Not Forcing Anybody To Be Vaccinated ‘ FCTA

Food Prices Will Soon Crash, Says Buhari

Man, 25, Commits Suicide Over Debt In Kwara

Auctioneers Reject Online Auctioning, Say It Will Lead To Revenue Loss

Electoral Bill: Direct Primary Remains The Best, Gbajabiamila Insists

Senate Will Expedite Action On Electoral Bill ‘ Lawan

TRIBUNE

We now have operatives patrolling both sides of Lagos-Ibadan Highway to ensure safety ‘ Oyo CP

2022 budget: Economists charge FG on revenue mobilisation policies, efforts

Buhari attends The Gambian president’s inauguration

Akeredolu appoints Amotekun commander, Adeleye, as special adviser on security matters

FCT Police arrest suspected killer of medical doctor

Terrorism: Niger communities hit 50 times in January ‘ Gov

Enter your defence in alleged N29bn fraud, Appeal Court orders former Adamawa Governor, Nyako

Eight rescued as soldiers engage bandits in Kaduna community

NATION

Fresh treason charges force shift of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial

Bandits killed 300, abducted 200 in Niger State within two weeks, says…

‘President to get reworked Electoral Bill this week’

Buhari seeks confirmation of NCC, FJSC nominees

Aisha Buhari, Okotete, others: Nigeria’s future dependent on actualising…

Nnamdi Kanu’s supporters clash with security men

INEC trains visually impaired voters ahead of FCT council poll

Senate to Buhari: declare war against terrorists

Buhari never directed anyone to remove petrol subsidy – Lawan

High Chiefs agree to withdraw suit for new Olubadan’s emergence

Bandits killed 300, abducted 200 in Niger State within two weeks, says governor

DAILY TRUST

Sani Bello: Niger has recorded 50 attacks, lost 220 lives in January alone

No timetable for 2023 polls until electoral bill passage – INEC

2023: Osinbajo is APC’s best candidate – Babangida Aliyu

Gunmen enforcing IPOB’s Sit-at-home break into Catholic Church in Onitsha

Finally, APC fixes Feb 26 for Convention

Each Lagos commercial bus to pay N292,000 annually aside ‘agbero’ charges

NLNG’s decision to pause gas export will address climate challenges – Minister

New initiative aspires to change Africa’s global media coverage methods

Nigeria to launch new satellite this year

NLC demands salary review

4 die, 12 injured in fresh Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

AUTHORITY

Nnamdi Kanu: Ozekhome, SAN leads defence team, tasks FG

Analyst describes Anyim best candidate for 2023 presidency

How suspension of cooking gas export will help ecosystem Minister

China realizes goal of engaging 300 million people in ice and snow sports

Electoral Act: PDP governors asks NASS to veto Buhari

NA conducts workshop on gender mainstreaming

Why Im seeking FGs agency for malaria eradication Ned Nwoko

DAILY INDEPENDENT

CBN Crashes Rice Importation From 1.3mmt To 2,160mt In 2021

Consensus Candidacy Threatens APC February 26 Convention

Despite Security Challenges, Nigeria Is Not A Failed Nation ‘ Onuigbo

Sabo, Yaba Residents Seek Help As Miscreants Continually Defile Abandoned Physically Challenged Girl

Omicron Wave May Cut Future Severity Of Coronavirus, Study Shows

2023 Election: Bishop Ibiyeomie Reveals Intentions Of Presidential Candidates

We’ll Continue To Use Oyo’s Resources For Good Of All Residents ‘ Makinde

New IPMAN Boss Decries Delay In Subsidy Claims Payment

Eight Die, Five Injured in Ondo Accident

Police Rescue 16 Abductees in Kaduna

NEW TELEGRAPH

Secondus to PDP govs: Your statement on convention deceptive, prejudicial

COVID-19 disruptions affecting Diaspora cash remittances ‘FG

Transporters, commercial drivers to pay N24,000 monthly as LASG harmonises levies collection

APC fixes February 26 as Convention date

Electoral Act Bill delaying 2023 election timetable ‘INEC

5G deployment: Panic grips local, int’l airlines

Electoral Bill: Reps to drop direct primary, adopt Buhari’s position

Nigeria listed in $7.4m neobanks project plan

Insecurity: Reps task IGP to tackle bandits, kidnappers in Plateau

Kanu’s trial: Schools, markets, offices, others shut in Ebonyi

Council seeks zero import duty for local ship owners

CBN: Non-oil earnings down by 13.4% in October

BLUEPRINT

396 days to 2023: INEC ties election timetable to yet-to-be signed Electoral Bill

Breaking: Ghana crash out of AFCON 2021

World’s fact checkers tackle YouTube on Covid-19 misinformation

Sardauna was iconic figure in leadership, governance ‘ Osinbajo

NTI retrains 18,367 teachers in North-east

Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm NCC, FJSC nominees

Declare full scale war against Bandits, Senate tells Buhari

FG sensitises Bauchi stakeholders on liquefied petroleum gas plan

FCT-IRS launches aggressive tax drive to hit N200bn target

Allow Kanu Nwankwo change clothes, exercise ‘ Judge orders DSS

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu engages Ozekhome as lead counsel, storms court room ahead of fresh arraignment (VIDEO)

2022: APC National women conference unveils social media hashtag, kicks off

FCTA begins ‘no COVID-19 vaccination, no entry’ enforcement

Jailbreaks: Shoot to kill, not to injure, Aregbesola tells NCoS operatives

Pay us N24m or face attacks, bandits tell 9 Zamfara communities

FG slams fresh charges on Nnamdi Kanu as Buhari, Ohaneze talks collapse

Enugu observes forced sit-at-home order

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